• JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    8
    arrow-down
    7
    ·
    10 months ago

    But it they are in the middle of something they could lose half a minute of time instead of 5 seconds checking a text. It’s the same as opening a phone call with ‘got time to talk’ but more efficient.

      • Stumblinbear@pawb.social
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        2
        ·
        10 months ago

        Phone calls are never thirty seconds. It’s always fluffed up by twenty minutes of “how are you” and “what are your plans next week” like fam I’m trying to do the dishes and had to scramble to pick up the phone with wet hands, go away

        • thepianistfroggollum@lemmynsfw.com
          cake
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          14
          arrow-down
          2
          ·
          10 months ago

          If you think talking to a loved one on the phone for 30 seconds is a waste of time, you might want to evaluate your priorities.

    • samus12345@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      3
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      10 months ago

      If you’re in the middle of something, let it go to voicemail and check it when you’re done.